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First sentences of the books I read recently: I was commenting on some blogs and ran into this post: http://www.readsandtreats.com/first-blog-all-about-it/ It inspired me to write this similar post. “Why did I say yes?” — Y is for Yes by JR Vincente “Great authors start out as dedicated readers.” — Writing Book Reviews as an Author …

Host Bev Sykes of sundaystealing.blogspot.com and the blog “Funny the World”. Welcome to Sunday Stealing. This feature originated and published on WTIT: The Blog. Here we will steal all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent …

Book News: Fractions of Existence is getting a paperback version. Expected to be available on Amazon before December 23. LOST!: A themed anthology 2017 is now available. Read my story of a time traveler who inadvertently saves humanity from extinction. Contest News: The Midwinter’s Eve Giveaway Hop is coming to this blog from December 21 …

The Tackle Your TBR Read-a-thon is hosted by Wishful Endings. It runs from September 11th through 24th 2017 with the goal of diminishing our to-read pile of books. All books in any format and source count and you do not have to be a blogger to participate. There are challenges and giveaways as well. You …

Good-bye to Ju-ly! This was a messed up month. I ended up in the middle of nowhere for a ceremony. See above image for a Google view of nowhere. This month also included the tragic loss of a friend’s six-month-old, who has since been cremated. Then my cousin’s son was born. And three days later, …

I’m reading: 47 Mind Hacks for Writers by Karen Dimmick & Steve Dimmick and using the exercises as blog post prompts. For today’s excersise, I’m supposed to find some books in my market, guess what they’re about, and then write why my book is different. Fractions of Existence is an Urban Fantasy. Define= “Urban fantasy …

“Once again, my request to join the Headless Hunt has been denied.” Hello esteemed challenge host applicants! Thank you for applying to be a Bout of Books challenge host for our 16th (!!!) readathon. Unfortunately, due to a low response, we’re doing something different this time around, and won’t be having outside challenges. :'( However, …

Going on NOW: The YA Scavenger Hunt is a biannual online event that promotes collaboration between YA authors from different publishing houses, offering fans an opportunity to see the latest and greatest in young adult literature. During the hunt, we showcase exclusive bonus material, give readers access to top secret insider information, and offer fabulous …

What I’m giving away: WRONG!: A themed anthology 2014 — ebook version from Amazon AND a $5 US Amazon e-giftcard 30 very different, thought-provoking short stories. Genres include general fiction, humor, fantasy, romance, dystopian, horror, and sci-fi. (Appropriate for ages 12 and up.) Proceeds from sales benefit a charity that sponsors cancer patients in writing …

The Questions: 1. How do you organize your shelves? By where the books will fit! I started off organizing by author last name, then I tried just by genre, then I tried just fiction here and non-fiction there… Yeah, it’s really just where the books will fit now. The shelves are full. (Or, as my …

2015 Reading Challenge: #FirstReads I was invited to join this through a friend on Goodreads. Challenge Level: Lover : Choose to read 26 – 50 New Authors This is a list of authors I have not read before, but am planning to read this year. J. Lenni’s reading-challenge-firstreads book …

A list of seven of something- brought to you on Sunday. What can you add? Books by Seven Authors that I read in December That Mama is a Grouch and That Baby Woke Me Up, AGAIN both By Sherry Ellis Little Rose’s Big Lie By Shani Eichler Save the Cat!: The Last Book on …

A list of seven of something- brought to you on Sunday. What can you add? Seven ideas for the 2015 Express Yourself Meme How have you changed the world for the better? What book has made a setting come so alive for you that you feel like you’ve really been to …

A list of seven of something- brought to you on Sunday. What can you add? I was tagged by DL for this hop. A few bloggers I frequent have taken part, so I’ve very excited! Greed – What is your most inexpensive book? I have a collection of ebooks that were free or …

The 12 Greatest Fantasy Books Of The Year ^ That’s a fantastic list to check out. ^ Where might my own current NaNoWriMo project land on this? The Dagger in the Darkrise, by J Lenni Dorner Why it made the list (or might someday) : It starts out with the main …

I should point out that I do not scare easily. I’m the one in the movie theater laughing at those of you who jump when Freddy, Jason, Mike, Chucky, or Hannibal show up when you (you, not me) least expect it. However, there was a scene in the movie The Devil’s Advocate …

Children’s: BEARS: Fun Facts and Amazing Photos of Animals in Nature (Amazing Animal Kingdom Book 7) by Emma Child I hate writing reviews of books that I do not love. I would give this a 3 out of 5 stars. It is alright, but in my opinion, they editor fell a bit short. There’s a certain …

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European settlers called the Lenape people “Delaware Indians,” as part of the property named for Thomas West, 3rd and 12th Baron De La Warr ( Lord De La Warr).

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Sunday Stealing Questions to get to know each other. 1. Do you eat Oreos? Sure. 2. If you eat Oreos, which are your favorite – original, double stuff, golden original, golden double stuff, Oreo brownies, Oreo ice cream? I’m convinced that “double stuff” is the same size as the actual “original” from the 90’s. I […]

Writing Book Reviews As An Author Inspiration To Make It Easier By: J Lenni Dorner Excerpts from and discussions about my latest book will be presented, alphabetically, on this blog this April. If you have an interest in writing book reviews, and/or if you’re an author, don’t miss these posts! Can’t wait? Find the book: […]